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FINANCE
'Financial failure' under spotlight in second probe
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016
The future financial sustainability of councils will be thrust back into the spotlight after the ...
HEALTH
Fears over 'unintended results' of rate retention
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016
Local government has called for assurances that the sector will not be heavily hit by appeals und...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Sector calls for power to raise business rates
By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016
Local authority representatives have called for extended powers to raise the multiplier as part o...
HEALTH
NHS rate relief demands 'unfounded'
By MJ reporter | 01 March 2016
Applications for mandatory business rate relief from NHS trusts claiming they are charities are ‘...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
'Authorities' cash will grow when rates are retained,' says UKMBA
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2016
Local government capital expenditure will increase when business rates are fully retained by the ...
FINANCE
Fears of early intervention funding gap
By Sam Clayden | 01 March 2016
Almost three in five councillors fear business rate retention will not be enough to cover cuts to...
HEALTH
Row over hospital 'charity' rates
By Dan Peters | 23 February 2016
A rating agent’s claim that NHS trusts should be receiving mandatory business rate relief because...
FINANCE
Call for 'separate grant system' after rates retention
By Sam Clayden | 23 February 2016
Sector experts have voiced concerns over the redistribution of business rates after retention, wa...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Business rates expected to grow to record levels
By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2016
Predicted business rate income has risen to a record £23.5bn in England for 2016/17, figures rele...
FINANCE
Shutting power station will cost authority £1m a year
By Jamie Hailstone | 16 February 2016
The closure of a coal-fired power station is expected to cost Cannock Chase DC around a £1m a yea...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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